This episode, we're joined by Mike Curato, a gay first generation half Filipino-Irish American author and illustrator of books. He has created many picture books for young children, including his debut queer young adult graphic novel, Flamer, and upcoming books centering diverse creators and audiences.
In this episode, we chat about:
- The launch of Flamer and how it was one of the most banned, talked about books of 2023
- The difficulties with social media burnout, online bullying, and doomscrolling
- Strategies to protect our own mental health, energy, and peace
- Consuming content mindfully and compassionately
- Defining our own metrics - what impact are things having on us?
- Latest project highlighting community, diversity, and love
- Our upcoming projects for 2024 and beyond
You can find our guest at:
- Mike Curato: mikecurato.com
- Instagram: @mike_curato
You can follow me at:
- Instagram: @stevenwakabayashi
- YouTube: @stevenwakabayashi
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: mindfulmoments.substack.com
- Visit our website yellowglitterpodcast.com
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